Human Resources Generalist Leader

Hitachi Energy; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for global mobility

Development programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A sustainable energy company is seeking an experienced HR People Operations Leader for their Jefferson City facility. The role involves guiding plant leadership on HR metrics, leading investigations, managing recruitment, and ensuring a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR experience in manufacturing and be skilled in HR analytics. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the employee experience in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with plant leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success working in unionized environments.
• Supervisory experience leading HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Guide plant leaders on staffing, engagement, and talent needs.
• Lead investigations to support a positive workplace.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Collaborate with EHS and uphold safety practices.

Skills

HR analytics

Digital HR tools

Communication skills

Union relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP)

Job description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we're building a more sustainable future-and people are at the heart of that mission. As the HR People Operations Leader for our Jefferson City facility, you'll play a key role in shaping a workplace where collaboration, growth, and innovation thrive.

This is your chance to influence the full employee experience in a highimpact manufacturing environment that powers the energy transition. You'll partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen culture, drive operational excellence, and champion practices that elevate the workplace every day. Whether guiding leaders through talent needs, improving processes, or strengthening union partnerships, your work will have a meaningful, visible impact.

In this role, no two days look the same. You'll blend strategy and handson support-facilitating investigations, coaching leaders, driving recruitment, enabling development, and ensuring every employee experience reflects accuracy, fairness, and integrity. If you're energized by fast-paced environments, inspired by people-centered work, and motivated to grow your HR influence, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Guide plant leaders on staffing, engagement, and talent needs using insights and HR metrics to drive cultural and operational improvement.
• Lead thorough, fair investigations that support a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace.
• Build strong relationships with union partners and support consistent CBA administration and grievance processes.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and development to strengthen workforce capability.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and personnel data while supporting attendance, leave, compensation, and job evaluation processes.
• Coach, support, and develop HR Generalists to build a collaborative, high-performing HR team.
• Collaborate with EHS and leaders to uphold strong safety practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Master's degree or HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR/SHRMCP/SCP).
• Experience with HR analytics and digital HR tools.
• Demonstrated success working in unionized environments.
• Supervisory experience leading HR professionals.

More About Us

• We're committed to advancing a sustainable energy future-and you'll help shape how our people drive that mission.
• We offer opportunities to grow, learn, and build a long-term career through global mobility, development programs, and mentorship.
• You'll join a values-driven organization where every voice matters, and innovation is encouraged.